2367) "Shambhala" Niue Island: “Legendary Lands Coin Series": The second $5 (Five Dollars) Antique Finish (AF) Silver Coin with selective gold plating features the mystical Buddhist Spiritual Kingdom: Date of Coin issue: 05/2022:
Legendary Lands Coin Series:
This Coin Series is titled - "Legendary Lands Coin Series".
The second coin of the new Series is dedicated to the mystical Buddhist Spiritual Kingdom.
The mystical Buddhist spiritual kingdom of Shambhala is featured on this second coin, a place from where the King of the World, the future Buddha, and his people kept watch over the inhabitants of the world.
They were said to be in possession of impeccable morals and health, with a perfect emotional outlook. It was said to be located in the Himalayas, the so-called ‘Roof of the World’.
About "Shambhala - the mystical Buddhist Spiritual Kingdom:
Nicholas Roerich was a Russian artist arrived in the Himalayas after the revolution of 1917, where he died in the year 1947. He married to Helena Roerich, and famous Indian actor Devika Rani was his daughter in law.
We purchased a reprint of his above work titled - "The Song of Shambhala" for our collection and as a memento of our trip.
According to the legends of the ancient peoples of Asia, Shambhala is the capital of the Kingdom of Agarthi, ruled by the King of the World. No one knows where this land lies, but it is suspected that it can be found in the inaccessible regions of the Himalayas - the way to it is found only by those who have pure hearts and are free from all evil.
In the literary language of ancient India, Shamballa means "place of silence" or "place of peace".
This kingdom is untainted by the problems of the material world.
The King of the World, together with the inhabitants, i.e. the perfect or semi-perfect entities, keep watch over life on Earth, taking care of the spiritual path of each inhabitant.
The knowledge possessed by the inhabitants of Shambhala surpasses the achievements of science and technology used by the people who walk the Earth.
The inhabitants adhere to the highest moral principles, are immune to negative emotions and transformations, and do not experience suffering, pain, hunger or old age, thus possessing a healthy, youthful appearance. This underground kingdom is ruled by love and great wisdom.
In Tibetan Buddhist tradition, Shambhala/Śambhala/ Shambala/Shamballa) is a spiritual kingdom.
Shambhala is mentioned in the "Kalachakra Tantra". The "Bon scriptures" speak of a closely related land called "Tagzig Olmo Lung Ring".
The Sanskrit name is taken from the name of a city mentioned in the Hindu Puranas, probably in reference to Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh.
The exact length of Shambhala is believed to be 245 yojanas (approximate) as per Vishnu Purana.
The mythological relevance of the place originates with a prophecy in Vishnu Purana (4.24) according to which Shambhala will be:
- the birthplace of Kalki, the final incarnation of Vishnu, who will usher in a new age (Satya Yuga); and
- the prophesied ruling Kingdom of Maitreya, the future Buddha.
According to Kalachakra tantra: Manjuśrīkīrti, King of Shambhala:
Shambhala is ruled by the future Buddha Maitreya.
The Shambhala narrative is found in the Kalachakra tantra, a text of the group of the Anuttarayoga Tantras.
Kalachakra Buddhism was introduced to Tibet sometime in the 11th century, the epoch of the Tibetan Kalachakra calendar. The oldest known teachers of Kalachakra are Dolpopa Sherab Gyaltsen (d. 1361) and Buton Rinchen Drub (d. 1364).
In the narrative, King Manjuśrīkīrti is said to have been born in 159 BC and ruled over a kingdom of 300,510 followers of the "Mlechha" religion, some of whom worshiped the Sun.
He is said to have expelled 20,000 people from his domain who clung to "Surya Samadhi" ("Solar Worship") rather than convert to "Kalachakra" ("Wheel of Time") Buddhism.
After realizing these were the wisest and best of his people and how much he was in need of them, he later asked them to return and some did.
Those who did not return are said to have set up the city of Shambhala.
Manjuśrīkīrti initiated the preaching of the Kalachakra teachings in order to try to convert those who returned and were still under his rule.
In 59 BC he abdicated his throne to his son, and died soon afterward, entering the Sambhogakaya of Buddhahood.
The Kalachakra Tantra prophesy:
The Kalachakra tantra prophesies that when the world declines into war and greed, and all is lost, the 25th Kalki King Maitreya will emerge from Shambhala, with a huge army to vanquish Dark Forces and usher in a worldwide Golden Age.
This final battle is prophesied for the year 2424 or 2425 (in the 3304th year after the death of Buddha). Thereafter, Buddhism would survive another 1,800 years.
The Coin:
The Reverse of the $5 (Five Dollars) Antique Finish Silver with selective Gold Plating Coin depicts a Hindu woman with the mystical Shambala above her.
This symbolises the spiritual realm of this land. The high relief captures every detail, even the smallest.
The very top depicts the symbol of the crown chakra, which has been plated in pure gold.
The bottom of the coin is decorated with selective UV printing, which makes water appear to pour out of the coin.
On the upper periphery is the name - "SHAMBHALA".
The Obverse of the $5 (Five Dollars) Antique Finish Silver with selective Gold Plating Coin, depicts the physical part of the kingdom, the possible location of Shambhala. The image of the lotus flower, which symbolises harmony and spiritual enlightenment, is also placed on this side.
The inscriptions on the upper periphery are - "NIUE. ELIZABETH II. FIVE DOLLARS." Just below this inscription is engraved - "2022" (the year of issue) and "Ag 999" (the Silver Metal Fineness).
The specification of the Silver Coin are:
Country of issue: Niue Island; Date/Year: 05/2022; Coin Series Theme: "Legendary Lands"; Coin Theme: "The Lost City of Atlantis"; Denomination/Face Value: $5 (Five Dollars); Metal Composition: Selective Gold plated, .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 2.00 Oz or 62.2 grams; Diameter/Size: 45.00 mm; Coin Quality: Antique Finish (AF); Mint: Gdansk Mint, Poland; Printing: Ultra Violet (UV) Mintage: 500 pieces; Special Modifications: High Relief (HR); Presentation Case/Box: Yes; Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes.
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Packaging: Each coin is encapsulated and comes in a Presentation Case accompanied with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
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